Monday, June 18, 2012

Searching for Arthur Book Giveaway

As you may remember, I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that my friend and mentor, Donna Hosie, had a book come out this month: Searching for Arthur. You can read my post about it here.

Donna's ready to steam up things a bit in her slow simmer launch (since it's the first book in a trilogy). Right now she's looking to give away five copies of Arthur.

Check out her blog, Musings of a Penniless Writer, for details.

I'm reading the book right now and loving it. Here's what it's about:

Legend tells of King Arthur, mortally wounded at the hand of the traitorous Mordred in the final battle of Camlann. Before he was taken to the magical Vale of Avalon, Arthur declared that one day he would return, when the kingdom of Logres was once more in need of his leadership.

That day has now come.

It is hard to make friends when you’re constantly on the move. Seventeen-year-old Natasha Roth’s father is a diplomat, and so her mother – who is paranoid about terrorists – has moved Natasha and her brother, Arthur, to their eighteenth house in seventeen years: Avalon Cottage, deep in the heart of a Welsh forest.

Yet the terrorists are closer than they realize.

While out running, Natasha falls into a hidden tomb and awakens the legendary knights of Camelot: young warriors who have been in an enchanted sleep for a thousand years. All have been waiting patiently for the return of Arthur from the mysterious land of Avalon.

And now the knights are awake, they intend to reclaim their king.

When Arthur goes missing, Natasha joins forces with his girlfriend, “Slurpy” Samantha, in order to look for him. Natasha believes Samantha has fewer brain cells than an amoeba; Samantha believes Natasha is a freak. Retracing Natasha’s original steps to the hidden tomb, they bicker their way into a Welsh mountain and beyond, to the realm of Logres where the Knights of the Round Table are rallying once more.

Natasha falls in love with Sir Bedivere, the most loyal of knights to Arthur. He may be in dire need of a 21st Century razor, but he still possesses a set of lime-green eyes that can melt the soul. Yet just as Natasha starts to find confidence in this mystical land, Samantha deserts her. People who play by the rules are of no use to “Slurpy”. Samantha will take her own path to Arthur, aided and abetted by the dark arts which she willingly absorbs from a hot young stranger called Mordred.

A race across magical yet deadly lands is on. Natasha battles dwarf-riders, dragons, and eventually “Slurpy” to reach Camelot, where Arthur is held captive by the barbarian Saxon, Balvidore.

Natasha’s woes become numerous. What will happen to her and Arthur when the knights realise the eighteen-year-old boy they thought was their king, is in fact a math student with appalling taste in girls? Can two people with a one thousand year age gap really have a relationship? And for the love of all things holy, how is a girl supposed to ride bareback in a pair of skinny jeans?



Oh, and Cassie Mae gave me the 7 x 7 award. Since I've already responded to it once, I'll thank her and provide a link here if anyone cares to check out those seven posts I highlighted.

22 comments:

  1. This sound's like a fantastic story. Will definitely have to look into it (even if is only to find out how she rides bareback in a pair of skinny jeans...lol).

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  2. Congrats on the award Donna. The story sounds intriguing. LOL at DRC's comment.

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  3. Good luck to Donna and Searching for Arthur. Did she look under the sofa? Just kidding. Best wishes to her success with the trilogy!

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  4. Good luck with the trilogy! There is something very addicting and appealing about King Arthur stories.

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  5. A most interesting premise! Thanks for sharing your friend's book with us(and leading me to her blog). :)

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  6. Looks like a great read. I'll be interested to see what you think about it when you're finished.

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  7. I finished Searching for Arthur over the weekend. Donna's debut was a blast! It's a wonderful blend of adventure, humor, and heart.

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  8. Ooooo... Donna, this looks fun! I need to get all my book recs from you! ;)

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  9. I'm excited about this book. Thanks for the giveaway info!

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  10. I'm kinda entranced by that cover, lol.

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  11. I'm going to have to check this out on Kindle!

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  12. Great synopsis. It's pumped full of action and drama, just the way I like it!

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  13. I like the premise. I've always been a fan of Camelot-related books and movies.

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  14. Today is the day for book giveaways!

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  15. Thank you so much, Donna. I have just one book left now so jump in quick if hot knights and kick-ass heroines are your thing!

    And thank you all for the lovely comments. It is truly appreciated.

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  16. Sounds like an awesome story! Thanks for the link, and congratulations on the award.

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  17. Congrats on the award! Hope the giveaway goes well for your mentor!

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  18. Sounds fantastic! :) Congratulations on the award!

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  19. If Arthur is truly missing, should we not round up a pack of hounds and go looking for him?

    And congratulations on the award.

    About your question, Can two people with a one thousand year age gap really have a relationship?, the answer is Yes — in a book.

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  20. Ok, this sounds really fun :)

    .......dhole

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  21. The book sounds interesting. Thanks for the giveaway.

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